Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 13, 2023
2020 Ludovic Engelvin, Cru-elles, Cinsault/Grenache, Vin de France Rouge, Languedoc, France.While at the Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Portfolio Tasting in San Francisco recently, while fighting through the crowds to get…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 12, 2023
2021 Clos Canarelli, Corse Figari Rouge “Amphora” Corsica, France.It was a great pleasure to see and taste with Yves Canarelli again of Corsica’s Clos Canarelli winery in the Figari region…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 11, 2023
2020 Domaine Remi Jobard, Meursault “Les Narvaux” White Burgundy, France.What an impressive treat this 2020 Remi Jobard Meursault Les Narvaux is, which I’m thrilled to have tried through some more…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 10, 2023
2021 Domaine M. & C. Lapierre, Morgon, Cru Beaujolais, France.Tasted at Kermit Lynch’s 50th Anniversary Portfolio Tasting in San Francisco and with Mathieu Lapierre himself, the Morgon, sometimes or once…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 9, 2023
2019 Giulia Nergi, Barolo DOCG “Serradenari” Piemonte, Italy.I was great to meet Giulia Negri and taste her wines at the Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Portfolio tasting in San Francisco, with…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 8, 2023
2019 Kenefick Ranch Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chris’s Cuvée, Calistoga AVA, Napa Valley.A knock out for the price and deeply hued the latest 2019 Kenefick Ranch Chris’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon has…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 7, 2023
2022 Impromptu, Cannonau di Sardegna, Iscusòlzu, Nepente di Oliena, Sardinia, Italy.The second wine from Impromptu collection, called Iscusòlzu, 100% Cannonau (Grenache), is more old world and gripping than its sister…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 6, 2023
2019 Desire Lines Wine Co., Syrah, Shake Ridge Ranch, Amador County – Sierra Foothills.The exotic and richly layered 2019 Desire Lines Shake Ridge Ranch Syrah is a fabulous effort, in…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 5, 2023
2020 Domaine Capitain-Gagnerot, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc, Les Gueulottes, White Burgundy, France.Just to the north of Corton hill, the Les Gueulottes parcel in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune zone is prime…
Grapelive: Wine of the Day November 4, 2023
n.v. André Clouet, Grande Réserve Brut, Grand Cru Champagne, A Bouzy, France.The Pinot Noir based Grande Réserve Brut non-vintage by The André Clouet Champagne house is a gem with a…